Laws & Regulations

the Unified Financial Regulations for Sports Clubs in the Kingdom of Bahrain, issued in December 2005 by the General Organization for Youth and Sports (The Ministry of Youth Affairs). Its primary purpose is to safeguard club assets, standardize accounting practices, and ensure accurate financial reporting across all national clubs. The regulations provide a comprehensive framework covering financial policies, budgeting procedures, revenue management, procurement, and inventory control. Additionally, it outlines specific requirements for maintaining accounting records and mandates the use of pr

The Model By-Law of the Basic Statute for Sports Clubs, issued on 26 June 1990, establishes the legal and organizational framework governing sports clubs. It defines club formation, objectives, membership categories, general assembly powers, board of directors’ responsibilities, financial resources, administrative and financial regulations, disciplinary measures, and dissolution procedures, ensuring proper governance, transparency, and compliance within sports clubs.